Portland Photography Group - Photography Classes & Courses in Portland

Come along to our bimonthly photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.
Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a casual photo walk with other local photographers. No formal lectures, just a chance to meet-up, share ideas and receive feedback! We have a different photo theme bimontly and the two hour sessions take place in different outdoor locations around Portland. It's a great opportunity to try something new with the guidance of a professional photographer, and come away with some new shots for your portfolio or album.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

What’s involved? Each session starts with an introduction to the theme, and the photography instructor will chat about the camera settings and techniques to use. You’ll then have time to take lots of photos, with the instructor present to answer any questions. You’ll receive feedback and have a chance to chat with everyone to share tips and ideas. We’re a social bunch!

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

We also occasionally hold more formal beginners classes which last 3 hours and are limited to 6 people. These classes are perfect for complete beginners who want to start using manual mode and those who want to brush up on the basics. See the dates below.

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Upcoming Dates

Bookings close 1 hour prior

Saturday the 14th of December 2019

Festive Photography - Downtown Camas - 5pm - 2 Hours

We’ll be exploring a range of techniques to capture the spirit of the season, including street photography, architectural photography, and portraiture.

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Refund Policy: Full refunds given with 5 days notice. Dates can be changed with 3 days notice.

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Photos by Zac Alviz

Reviews

5.0/5 from 22 reviews

Good information and questions were answered however many we asked. Good subject matter, explained in depth.
5/5 by Gary Syphus
3-11-2019

Very informative. First time to try portrait. Leaned a lot.
5/5 by Yasuyo Yamazaki
12-10-2019

I had fun. It was well planned and the leader was excellent. She was a little subtle, but if you listened carefully, she gives extremely good advice.
5/5 by Glenn D. Crosse
6-10-2019

Great experience for a beginner covering everything to using the settings on a more complex camera to what makes a good photo.
5/5 by Andrew Baur
29-9-2019

Excellent! As always Anamaria was great in giving tips and suggestions to all.
5/5 by Amelia
8-9-2019

Good idea for subject learning.
5/5 by Angela mendel
25-8-2019

Loved it! Ann and Michael were very welcoming and provided suggestions in an encouraging, positive manner.
5/5 by Nancy Jacobson
24-8-2019

This was a well planned walk-about that exposed us to various ways we can find reflections in our world. Nice people.
5/5 by Amy Rich
28-7-2019

This was my first time participating in one of these meetups and I really enjoyed the opportunity to just wander around making photos. I think Anamaria did a great job leading the group— as i’m not a resident of Portland (i’m a suburbanite) it was really nice to have a “local expert” guiding the outing. Thanks!
4/5 by Brian Johnson
28-7-2019

Nice size group. Didn't feel rushed, very pleasant morning.
5/5 by Angela Mendel
27-7-2019

It exceeded my expectations! Anamaria organized an amazing Meetup with 2 horses and a model and she had lots of props for the model. As always she was patient with my questions and very knowledgeable.
5/5 by Amelia
15-7-2019

I really appreciate Ann as a teacher. She has all kinds of creative ideas and never fails to be encouraging.
5/5 by Scott Dietz
23-6-2019

Anamaria was very open to questions from everyone and have excellent tips and advice.
5/5 by Amelia De Mello
22-6-2019

This was a fantastic evening. The weather was perfect. The horses and owners were fun to work with. Ann did a fantastic job of organizing and leading this event. This was my first event of what I hope to be many!
5/5 by Janet Denman
3-5-2019

Beautiful location. Models were very nice and cooperative. Thank you to all who put effort into this.
5/5 by Angela mendel
2-5-2019

Great format and willing subjects!
5/5 by Greg Meagher
2-5-2019

Awesome teacher! Excellent material and lots of practice time for each one of us. Really enjoyed it !!!
5/5 by Tilu Chapa
7-4-2019

It was fabulous! Having all of the equipment there along with a model helped fit all of the pieces together. Ann was very gracious with her facility and encouraged everyone to participate while checking their work and offering suggestions. There weren't any bad questions. Fun group of people to learn with. Thank you!
5/5 by Greg Meagher
6-4-2019

Excellent venue, model and mentors. THANKS!
5/5 by Glenn Miller
31-3-2019

Fantastic meetup! As always, a perfect mix of inspirational and educational. Keep up the great work!
5/5 by Scott Morris
30-3-2019

So great meeting with other photographers and sharing out love of photography. Thanks Ann.
5/5 by Kyla Glass
30-3-2019

Very enjoyable. Met other people, saw their gear, got good ideas and suggestions from them as well as Michael and Ann. Also got great photoshop ideas from Ann. Good times!
5/5 by RANDY MORRISON
19-3-2019